Wild Greens and Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade

This tapenade is a bright and herbaceous condiment that will add a pop of flavor to any dish. It's made with a blend of wild greens, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, and olives, and it's seasoned with a simple vinaigrette. The tapenade is easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Tapenade is a classic French condiment that is typically made with olives, capers, and anchovies. However, this recipe takes a more modern approach by using wild greens instead of olives. Wild greens are a great source of vitamins and minerals, and they have a slightly bitter flavor that pairs well with the other ingredients in the tapenade. Sun-dried tomatoes add a sweet and tangy flavor to the tapenade, and capers add a briny, salty flavor. Pitted olives add a bit of texture to the tapenade, and they also help to balance out the other flavors. The tapenade is seasoned with a simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup packed wild greens, such as dandelion greens, chickweed, and lamb's quarters
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 1/4 cup capers, drained
• 1/4 cup pitted olives, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth.
2. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.
3. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Why It Works

• The wild greens add a bright and herbaceous flavor to the tapenade.
• The sun-dried tomatoes add a sweet and tangy flavor to the tapenade.
• The capers add a briny, salty flavor to the tapenade.
• The pitted olives add a bit of texture to the tapenade.
• The vinaigrette helps to balance out the other flavors in the tapenade.